The patient who hurt people with a knife had paranoid schizophrenia, commonly known as “paranoia.”
After treatment at the hospital in Santiago, she has slowly recovered.
Natalia had been carrying out this plan since the first day she entered the psychiatric hospital. That patient became the key tool in her plan. To reach this goal, Natalia stimulated the patient with continuous provocations to refuse treatment.
It was her profession, so she had a lot of experience. Everything went well for her.
During this time, the patient was absent from the hospital. Santiago also contacted his family, who were always looking for pretexts.
Therefore, Santiago was not careful.
When the patient returned to the hospital, it was the day Natalia came to negotiate for cooperation on behalf of her company.
So the matter of the attack on Santiago happened.
Seeing that Natalia became the victim of this matter, Santiago was surprised and moved.
Seeing that Santiago’s eyes were full of anger and disgust, Camilo patted him on the shoulder and comforted him.
-It has been a lesson for you. Don’t be fooled by any woman again.
He never expected a woman to set him up.
Santiago clenched his fist and hammered on the table. His face was full of anger.
-That’s all because of my carelessness.
He had to admit that he despised Natalia, he wasn’t supposed to do anything bad to her, but this time he managed to break his relationship with Ariana.
Umberto leaned back on the sofa, took a sip of wine in silence and said to Santiago:
-You are wolves of the same pack.
Camilo looked at him quickly and winked.
Since Santiago was in a bad mood, it was better not to say anything to him. If Umberto kept stimulating him, it would drive him crazy.
Although Camilo’s eyes were about to cramp, Umberto didn’t even notice that and continued:
-How could you not realize Natalia’s purpose? She confessed to you and clearly showed her emotions towards you. Camilo and I also reminded you, but you weren’t careful. It is your fault.
I didn’t take into account what Santiago was thinking. But what surprised Camilo was that Santiago didn’t get angry. Instead, he obediently ducked his head and replied in a low voice.
-You’re right. It’s my fault. I will pay more attention to women so I don’t fall into their traps.
He would not make this mistake again, but it was no longer possible for Ariana to return to his side.
Camilo looked at Santiago’s face, approached Umberto and whispered:
-After this affair, Santiago has matured a lot. It is also a good thing.
Umberto nodded and could not be denied.
Santiago drank all the wine from the glass, put it on the table, and continued speaking in a hoarse voice.
-But Natalia must pay for her guilt. I will not forgive her.
Santiago looked with red eyes at Umberto and Camilo.
-I never thought a woman would be so terrible.
Natalia studied psychology at the university, and Santiago wasn’t careful with her, so he easily fell into her traps.
-You should have thought about it. Hasn’t Yolanda taught you a lesson? -Camilo said suddenly.
Knowing Yolanda’s cruelty, Camilo stayed away from women. But after experiencing Santiago’s affairs, he would no longer dare to be with any woman.
Remembering Yolanda’s vicious ways, Santiago was silent for a moment and then shuddered.
-Shut up, Camilo. A shudder ran through me.
The three men remained silent and drank the wine from the bottle. Both Umberto and Santiago were deceived by women, so Camilo was already very afraid.
After a long time, the atmosphere relaxed. Camilo suddenly looked at Umberto.
-By the way, the woman named Sandra Guillen from last night, I heard today that she had been taken away.
Umberto was stunned, trying to match this name with someone he knew. And he remembered that Sandra’s eyes resembled Albina’s.
He frowned in disgust.
-Who took her?
-It was a teacher at her school. I’ve investigated that that’s true.
Umberto frowned harder. He didn’t think that woman’s appearance was a coincidence. Among the women who had come, she was the only one who wanted to see Umberto.
After these women came in, his name was not mentioned, but Sandra walked straight towards him. The woman’s purpose was obvious.
When Camillo saw that she was still frowning, he immediately said:
-This woman hasn’t produced any trouble. Do you want me to check again or have someone chase her down? If anything is found, I’ll tell you.
Umberto shook his head.
-It’s not necessary. Even if it ends up causing a very big problem, don’t do anything before it reveals its own purpose. If we take action now, he might realize what we’re thinking.
Camilo nodded. By the time the two were talking, Santiago had already had many glasses of wine. By this time, he was drunk and started talking nonsense.
-Ariana, love, I regret it, can you come back?
His cheeks were red and his mouth smelled of wine.
Camilo hurriedly took his glass from him.
-Santiago, don’t drink. You’re drunk. We’ll leave you alone here.
As soon as he said it, Santiago’s tears flowed.
-Yes, Ariana is not at home. She’s gone and no one will take care of me. When my stomach feels uncomfortable, no one will cook for me or wash my face and hands. I regret it. No one has ever cared for me like she did or treated me with such gentleness.
Santiago murmured. His voice was so weak that no one could hear what he was saying, but Camilo could really feel his sadness.
Santiago fell down this time. Both his body and his heart were hurt.
Camilo held him and stroked his back, sighed and looked at Umberto.
-What should I do? He’s so drunk I don’t dare leave him alone. I’m afraid something bad will happen to him.
There are many news reports saying that many drunks die choking to death when no one was at their sides.
Umberto looked at Camilo, then at Santiago’s drunken appearance, and slowly stepped back.
-Take care of him. You live alone, don’t you? He’ll stay at your place tonight.
Camilo looked at him with wide eyes.
-Umberto, aren’t you going to take responsibility like a brother? I don’t want to take care of a drunken ghost.
Umberto shrugged his shoulders.
-I have to be with Albina. We had been separated for more than three months. How are you going to bother us? I won’t stand it.
Remembering how depressed Umberto had been in the three months without Albina, Camillo slowly closed his mouth and gritted his teeth.
-How cruel you are! Well, I’m going to take care of him.
Santiago, who was talking nonsense and shouting Ariana’s name, was dragged away by Camilo.
Umberto wanted to leave with him, however, he looked at the glass on the table, took it and spilled some of the wine on his body before leaving the place.